Athletics Media Relations Coordinator

Athletics Media Relations Coordinator

The Athletics Media Relations Coordinator assists in all aspects of communication functions for the Department of Athletics, including media relations, website, team sports information assignments and social media initiatives for media relations and Villanova Athletics. All duties must be performed in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for daily media relations responsibilities for 3-4 assigned sports.
• Assist in the writing, design and production of the media guides for varsity programs.
• Coordinate the social media initiatives for the media relations office including, but not limited to Twitter, You Tube, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Edit all game day programs for football and basketball.
• Assist with the maintenance of the official Athletics Department web site, including basic daily updates and content generation (feature stories, etc.) to enhance the site.
• Oversee the organization and archiving of the digital photo database for media relations.
• Assist in the game day responsibilities for football and men's and women's basketball.
• Coordinate the production of all Athletic Department newsletters, including sports specific publications.
• Responsible for the submission and settlement of all invoices received in the Media Relations area and other clerical duties, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP/Director of Athletics or senior department staff.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Formal
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree required.
• Specific Job Knowledge:
  Desktop publishing experience (ex: Adobe InDesign); familiarity with Stat Crew/NCAALive Stats (Genius) software programs; general understanding of a wide range of sports and statistics; up to date knowledge of social media platforms, social media messaging and developing trends in the industry.
• Work Experience:
  
  2-3 years progressive work experience in athletics communications, media relations or a related field.
• Work
  
  Skills:
  
  Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with personal computer applications.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Specific Job Knowledge:
  Experience with website maintenance and CMS platforms (ex: Sidearm); previous experience managing daily responsibilities for athletic teams or departmental social media accounts.
• Work Experience:
  
  Previous sport contact responsibilities at the collegiate level is a plus.

Physical requirements and/or unusual work hours include:

• Working Conditions/Environment:
  Professional work environment. Significant night and weekend hours; occasional holiday hours required. Some travel required as necessary.